# 354: Better Snowmen in Finland

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2020-12-04
- Length: 1h 00m
- Episode: 354
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-12-04-354-better-snowmen-in-finland
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/354-better-snowmen-in-finland-0

## Summary

Becky Worledge of the Qt Company explains how to organize large C++ codebases using layered architectures and the PIMPL pattern to maintain binary compatibility, while Harrison Donahue discusses the new Qt for MCU offering. They detail the transition from qmake to cmake in Qt 6 and the use of Qt Safe Renderer for ASIL-D certified automotive instrument clusters. The conversation also covers career advice for moving into embedded systems and the cross-platform nature of the Qt framework.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-12-04-354-better-snowmen-in-finland#t=6) Introduction: Becky Worledge and Harrison Donahue from Qt Company
- [4:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-12-04-354-better-snowmen-in-finland#t=280) Qt Pronunciation and Framework Capabilities
- [12:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-12-04-354-better-snowmen-in-finland#t=728) Qt Lite and Qt for MCU Evolution
- [18:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-12-04-354-better-snowmen-in-finland#t=1105) Code Organization and Layered Architecture
- [24:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-12-04-354-better-snowmen-in-finland#t=1495) Transition from qmake to cmake in Qt 6
- [33:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-12-04-354-better-snowmen-in-finland#t=2021) Automotive Regulations and Qt Safe Renderer
- [41:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-12-04-354-better-snowmen-in-finland#t=2506) Career Path from Web to Embedded Development
- [52:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-12-04-354-better-snowmen-in-finland#t=3143) Learning Qt and Community Resources

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Qt Company (company)
- Qt for MCU (product)
- Qt Safe Renderer (product)
- qmake (tool)
- cmake (tool)
- PySide (product)
- Mentor Graphics (company)
- KDAB (company)

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